Foreign and Domestic Relations Specialist

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Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to manage, coordinate, and facilitate the Air Force Chief of Staff's (CSAF) highly sensitive CONUS and OCONUS travel obligations and agendas. The complete success of these official visits is absolutely necessary for the Air force to meet its mission requirements and national objectives. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery of the principles, methods, practices and techniques of communication that enable the incumbent to function as the technical authority for the CSAF on all foreign and domestic protocol matters. Must be fully and constantly aware of the impact of inappropriate decisions and actions upon the image of the key officials and the entire Department of the Air Force and/or the Department of Defense. Defend the CSAF developed policy or point of view in the face of heavy criticism in unstructured settings. Making oral presentations designed to obtain public acceptance of Air Force national objectives and program issues. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups interested in or affected by Air Force Programs. Creates meaningful communication interchanges between them and the organization. Skill in responding orally to criticism of the organization's functions or performance, to logically and effectively explain programs, functions and activities and gain understanding of the organization's effort by concerns publics. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of personal security and force protection support concepts, practices, and methods. 2. Knowledge of work events and international political affairs. 3. Knowledge of changing dynamics in the international arena. 4. Knowledge of the numerous and sensitive nationally unique customs and courtesies of the international community. 5. Mastery of written and oral communications. 6. Ability to plan and organize work. 7. Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures. 8. Ability to use office automation tools and techniques to support office operations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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